The Hangout: You don't have to move to Fourways to score
Fourways had fancy adventure golf inside the mall, fancy movie theatres and even an arcade. So lucky. I was giggling so hard thinking about how badly I wanted all of that when we were young because gosh, it really was slim pickings for us kiddos back then.
I remember wishing I had grown up in Fourways, as if the little town was the key to all the fun life had to offer. My friend's cousin claimed there was never a dull moment in the area, and I eagerly sought those experiences as a child. Back then, our entertainment options were limited to a small putt putt course, an even older bowling club, and a newly added pool table.
However, the city offered much more excitement - fancy adventure golf, movie theaters, arcades, and more. We made the most of our time, riding bikes, roller skating, making mixtapes, playing board games, and collecting stickers. House parties were always a highlight, with many of our friends dating musicians and playing at gigs.
Nowadays, children have an abundance of options right at their doorstep, from climbing walls and indoor go-karting tracks to escape rooms and laser tag. Massage days for under-twelves are even available, a luxury that was beyond our reach decades ago. While I appreciate the convenience and variety today's youth enjoy, I also recognize the value of the simpler times when we made our own fun, without the constant distraction of screens.
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